High Waist - Find the natural crease of your waist by bending to one side. Run the tape measure around your natural waistline, keeping one finger between the tape and your body for a comfortable fit.Mid Waist - Run the tape measure 2 to 3 iches below your natural waistline, keeping one finger between the tape and your body for a comfortable fit.Hips - With feet together, run the tape measure around the fullest part of your hips, 7 to 8 inches below your waistline.